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Olympics: Saudi woman's historic bow over in 82 seconds

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Judoka Wojdan Shaherkani became the first ever female Saudi athlete to compete at the Olympic Games on Friday, but her historic debut lasted just 82 seconds.

Looking nervous and wearing a swimming ca

Brazilian judoka breaks Olympic medal in shower, asks for new one

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A Brazilian judoka accidentally broke his Olympic bronze medal when he brought it into the shower. Now he's fighting to have it replaced.

Felipe Kitadai said he was carrying the medal everywhere. He

Saudis angry over judo hijab ban

Saudi Arabia have complained to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) after judo fighter Wojdan Shaherkani was banned from wearing the hijab head scarf during competition.

The 18-year-old heavywe

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